| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.30 | 5.627% | $172.4889 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.87 | 6.449% | $265.9841 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.99 | 5.369% | $87.4457 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 5.761% | $41.8602 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.45 | 5.415% | $161.7593 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.85 | 4.660% | $188.231 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.44 | 10.854% | $184.5054 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.48 | $1,102.2746 | $1,102.28 | $1,102.30 | $1,102.30 | |